Perspectives

SHANNON KELLYPerspectives Editor Some parents forget to give their children the “sex talk,” but by college even those who missed out should have been enlightened. If not and they go to Pepperdine, they’re still up the creek since here, the letters “s,” “e” and “x” are rarely said in sequence and the actual act is a major offense (especially on campus). So for those who missed … [Read more...] about Men unfairly ignored in abortion issues

TROY SENIK AND ASHTON ELLIS Staff Writers Fears are rising, birthrates are falling, and the greatest gift one man can give to another, free trade, is in retreat. Europe is in a well-deserved panic over the population’s decreasing number and increasing cost. In fact, the only segment of European society that appears willing to procreate and prop up the welfare system is the … [Read more...] about American ideals should set tone for worldly values

CLIFFORD SMITH Staff Writer On Feb. 13, the School of Public Policy and the Los Angeles chapter of the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) sponsored a discussion on Stephen Spielberg’s Academy Award nominated film “Munich.”  The panel featured Pepperdine’s Dr. Robert Kaufman Professor of Public Policy, as well as Spielberg’s former media and political advisor, and several other … [Read more...] about ‘Munich’ screening evokes war on terror debate

SHANNON KELLY Perspectives Editor Sometimes I have trouble understanding my taste for politics. The whole political bubble is obscure, a little chaotic and at many times disheartening. The liberal-conservative-at-each-others-throats, red says, blue says, jumble is becoming unbearable. The constant “Bush is an idiot” jabs at the president are tiring and worn out. On top of … [Read more...] about Subjective journalism blurs truth

GLORIA SHELLERAssistant Perspectives Editor The time has come for the much-anticipated 2006 Winter Olympics. In the wake of so much global unrest, the games couldn’t have come at a better time. The TV channels are polluted with news about war and federal deficits, and prime-time sitcoms are increasingly hard to swallow. Finally, the world can come together for a good old … [Read more...] about Olympics inspire positive world focus